Accent Stones Blue Sapphire Ring 1.11 Ct., Platinum 950

From the ancient crust of Ceylon to the warmth of a master cutter palms, this 1.11 carat fancy shape blue sapphire carries a story of time and place, and the care of many hands. Deep within the gem bearing gravels of Sri Lanka, known to generations as Ceylon, this sapphire first formed over millions of years under heat and pressure, developing the intense color saturation that would one day make it sing beneath a jeweler's loupe. Found as a raw crystal, it was evaluated by experienced gemologists and chosen for its combination of transparency and lively hue, qualities that respond beautifully to precise cutting. The stone measures 7.57 by 6.13 by 3.78 mm, a compact but resonant set of proportions, and it carries a clarity grade of very slightly included when examined at eye level. The treating it underwent was a carefully controlled heat treatment, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement that refines color and clarity while respecting the gem's natural character. From that beginning in the earth, the sapphire traveled to a cutting studio where every decision would shape how its color and light would speak when set into a ring.

The cutter translated that natural promise into a step cut that emphasizes planar facets and crisp geometry, an approach that celebrates color rather than brilliance alone, and that demands exacting precision. Step cutting involves rows of parallel facets arranged like architectural terraces, and with this sapphire each facet was aligned to preserve the deep, even saturation that identifies fine Ceylon material. The cutter worked to control windowing and light leakage, placing the pavilion depth at a proportion that allows color to return through the table while maintaining the stone total depth at 3.78 mm. Each facet junction was judged for symmetry, and the stone received an excellent polish to ensure clean reflections and a silky surface that carries light without scattering. That polish is important because with step cuts the clarity of facet planes defines the stone face, and the very slightly included clarity at eye level becomes part of the character rather than a distraction. The resulting effect is a sapphire that reads as a purified blue plane, alive with flashes of royal and cornflower tones as the hand moves, and held in balance by exacting geometry.

When the sapphire met the setting, metalwork and accent diamonds were chosen to frame its presence without overwhelming the faceted architecture, and the ring was imagined as a conversation between color and fire. The center sapphire is cradled in a fine 14K white gold ring, a metal choice that provides a cool, reflective backdrop and enduring wearability. Flanking the center are natural white round shaped diamonds that act as punctuation marks to the sapphire statement, each selected for clarity and color to complement rather than compete. On one side the accent diamonds weigh approximately 0.051 carats each, and on other elements there are diamonds of approximately 0.03 carats, all graded Very Slightly Included in clarity with VS1 and VS2 representing the range, and all carrying a color grade of F for a bright, near colorless appearance. The diamonds were matched and set to present scintillation that plays against the sapphire step cut, the small round facets providing lively points of fire that outline the sapphire silhouette. The setting itself was finished with attention to the tactile flow of the shoulders and the way light meets metal and stone, every prong and bezel placed to secure the gem while allowing the faceted planes to present their full geometry.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in telling the full narrative of a gem, from its geological origins to the precision work that defines its final form, and this sapphire ring is a clear example of that commitment. The piece is a study in deliberate choices, from sourcing a Ceylon sapphire noted for intense saturation, through the disciplined hand of the step cut, to the calibrated pairing with white round diamonds and a 14K white gold setting that together create a balanced, wearable heirloom. For the person who is drawn to color that reads as pure and deep, and to cutting that favors architectural clarity and polish, this ring answers with quiet authority. We will provide detailed information about the stone, the treatment it received, and recommendations for care, noting that while heat treated sapphires are stable for everyday wear, gentle cleaning and common sense care will keep the step facets sharp and the polish bright. If you wish to explore this ring further, or to consider custom variations that alter accent sizes or metal type while preserving the sapphire faceting and provenance, The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to guide you through those possibilities, ensuring the stone that began in Ceylon continues its story on your hand.